Modi addressed Indians in Melbourne on July 9. During this, at his appeal, people present there lit mobile flashlights in honor of the Australian PM.
Organisers of the ‘Melbourne Meets Modi’ event in Melbourne have rejected claims that attendees were paid to participate in the programme held for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Earlier, Congress leader Pawan Khera shared a video on social media alleging that people had been paid and flown in on chartered aircraft to attend the event, which took place on 9 July.
According to media reports, the organisers have written to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, demanding an apology and a retraction of the allegations. They said the claims were an insult to the Indian-Australian community, adding that the event was funded independently and that no expenses were borne by the BJP, the Government of India or the Australian Government.
Prime Minister Modi visited Australia on 9 and 10 July, during which around 30,000 people attended the ‘Melbourne Meets Modi’ event in Melbourne.
Modi addressed Indians in Melbourne. During this, at his appeal, people present there lit mobile flashlights in honor of the Australian PM.
Congress had said that hired NRIs were brought to welcome Modi
On July 11, Congress leader Pawan Khera, along with several Congress leaders, shared a video of PM Modi’s event on social media and wrote that hired NRIs were brought to welcome Modi. Also, 25-30 thousand people were called here by paying money.
Organiers said- Chartered flight was arranged after months of preparation
According to media reports, organisers say that months of planning went into arranging the chartered flight. Negotiations, coordination with passengers, and administrative work were done for this.
Many volunteers gave up the opportunity to spend time with their families, took time away from their businesses and professional responsibilities, took personal financial risks, and worked continuously to make this initiative successful.
The organisers said that Congress has every right to criticise Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, but the democratic choice of India’s diaspora community should not be targeted.
PM said – The echo of Operation Sindoor was heard across the entire world
Modi said in Melbourne that the echo of Operation Sindoor was heard across the entire world
In Melbourne Meets Modi, PM Modi had said that the world is watching the credibility of our pharma and defence. You must have seen the demo during Operation Sindoor. The explosions were happening at terrorist hideouts, and the echo was being heard across the entire world.
He further said that this show is housefull, it’s a blockbuster. Before this, I have met all of you twice in Sydney. I was also waiting to meet the people of Melbourne. That’s why I thought let’s go to Melbourne this time. The energy with which you all have welcomed us is even more amazing.
Australia will supply uranium to India
During this same tour, the uranium deal between India and Australia has also been sealed. In Melbourne, PM Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced agreements in several sectors including defense, trade, energy, space and critical minerals in a joint press conference after their meeting.
Modi said – India and Australia will together develop a critical minerals corridor. A space tracking terminal will be built on Cocos (Keeling) Island, which will help India’s Gaganyaan mission.
